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Papers by Hanna Nalecz

Developmental period medicine, 2019

Objective: Introduction: Self-rated health (SRH), an indicator which is extensively used in popul... more Objective: Introduction: Self-rated health (SRH), an indicator which is extensively used in population studies, constitutes a measure of health closely linked to morbidity, mortality and overall health status and enjoys popularity in surveys monitoring adolescents. Most studies show that at puberty girls assess their health as worse than boys do, and the difference widens with age. Moreover, puberty is a crucial period for health, since it is the time when health risk behaviours are often initiated or become established. Aim: To analyse the associations between high scores on self-rated health among 15-year-old girls, participants of the Healthy Me programme, and their selected health behaviours. Patients and methods: Material and methods: The study covered a group of 1173 second-grade female students from 48 lower secondary schools located in rural and urban areas of 16 voivodeships all over Poland. The participants answered questions about chronic diseases or disability, self-rated health, diet, leisure activities, physical activity and health risk behaviours. In the statistical analysis, the association between self-rated health and individual indicators of health behaviour was examined using logistic regression. Results: Results: Two thirds of the girls assessed their health as excellent or good. Only approximately 5% of the respondents made the "extreme negative" assessment. In the final multivariate analysis, five factors remained important predictors of high self-rated health scores: regular participation in physical education classes, vigorous physical activity, daily breakfast consumption, consumption of fruit at least once a day and sleep for at least 8 hours a day. Conclusion: Conclusions: Regular participation in physical education classes, vigorous physical activity, consumption of breakfast and fruit every day, as well as sleep for at least 8 hours a day are powerful predictors of high scores on self-rated health of 15-year-old adolescent girls. Public health activities aimed at adolescents should focus on the positive aspects of health and a lifestyle paying special attention on pro health behaviours.

Rozprawy Społeczne, 2014

Wprowadzenie Charakterystyczną cechą współczesnych czasów jest wysoki stopień rozwoju kultury i c... more Wprowadzenie Charakterystyczną cechą współczesnych czasów jest wysoki stopień rozwoju kultury i cywilizacji. Należy przyznać, że są one rezultatem dobrego przygotowania i gruntownego wykształcenia osób budujących współczesne społeczeństwa i będących motorem tego rozwoju. Kompetentni, odbierający gruntowne wykształcenie ogólne i zawodowe młodzi ludzie, to niezastąpiony kapitał intelektualny i potencjał rozwojowy dla każdego państwa. Potwierdza to również Cz. Banach, kiedy wyraża zdanie, że "w funkcjonowaniu i efektywności systemu edukacji narodowej strategiczną rolę spełnia nauczyciel" (Banach, 1993, s. 435). Już dość dawno, bo w XVIII w., do tej prawdy przekonywał również Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski, kiedy powiadał, że "takie będą Rzeczypospolite, jakie ich młodzieży chowanie". Wprawdzie nie ma pełnej zgodności, co do tego, komu należałoby przypisać to nie tracące niczego ze swej aktualności-mimo upływu lat-powiedzenie, Andrzejowi Modrzewskiemu, czy Janowi Zamoyskiemu, to jednak autor "O naprawie Rzeczypospolitej", z jej księgą O szkole może się wydawać wysoce prawdopodobnym autorem tego stwierdzenia, tym bardziej, że jak podaje B. Kosmanowa "korzystał z cytatów, przytaczał powiedzenia, przysłowia, przykłady godne naśladowania lub potępienia" (Kosmanowa, 1977, s. 176). Nie jest bynajmniej naszym celem rozstrzyganie w tej pracy tego, komu należałoby przyznać pierwszeństwo w niniejszej wypowiedzi. Chodzi raczej o to, aby nie wykazać się poznawczą ignorancją w przywoływaniu słów ważnych i aktualnych mimo upływu kolejnych stuleci. Miał zatem Modrzewski rację, kiedy zachęcał do pobierania gruntownych nauk przez młodzież, której praca na rzecz kraju mogłaby następnie przywró

The European health psychologist, Dec 31, 2017

Objectives: An environment perceived as activity-friendly may affect physical activity and screen... more Objectives: An environment perceived as activity-friendly may affect physical activity and screen-based activities in both, positive and negative way, but the mechanisms are not clear. The aim of this study is to explore if perception of activity-friendly environment is associated with more physical activity and less screen-based activities among adolescents. Methods: We collected self-reported data in 2014 within the cross-sectional study Health Behaviour in School-aged Children in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Germany (n=13,800, mean age =14.4, 49.4% boys). We explored the association between perceived environment (e.g. “There are other children nearby home to go out and play with.”; “There are playgrounds or parks close to my home where I can play.”; “It is safe to walk or play alone in my neighbourhood during the day.”) with physical activity and screen-based activities using a binary logistic regression model adjusted for age, gender, family affluence and country. Results: We found that a perception of the environment as more activity-friendly was significantly associated with a higher probability that adolescents meet the recommendations for physical activity in the four European countries. Furthermore, we found this perception associated with a lower probability of adolescent’s excessive screen-based activities in these countries. Conclusions: Perceived environment is associated with adolescents’ physical activity and screen-based behaviour. Investments in an activity-friendly environment might help to promote an active life style in adolescence.

Pediatria polska, Sep 1, 2017

Introduction: In numerous papers, it was indicated that teenagers who spend a lot of time in fron... more Introduction: In numerous papers, it was indicated that teenagers who spend a lot of time in front of the screen can experience subjective health complaints. The aim: The aim of the paper is to show the frequency and life style-related determinants of health complaints in adolescence. Material and methods: The study was conducted in school year 2013/14 in the frame of international Health Behaviour in School-aged Children survey. The nationwide sample included 2441 students with age ranging 15-16 years. Ten logistic regression models for five somatic and five mental complaints were estimated. The main independent variables were sedentary behaviours (watching TV/ films, computer games, social media and the Internet), age and gender. Results: More often than once a week, at least one somatic complaint was reported by 55.3% and at least one mental one by 48.5% of teenagers. On average, young respondents spent 3 hours daily on the Internet and social media, 2.5 hour on watching films and 1.5 hour on playing computer games. It was indicated that the Internet and social media significantly increase the risk of all ten complaints, especially dizziness, nervousness, stomach ache and irritation. Watching TV increases the risk of six complaints while computer games could induce only two of those complaintsin both cases, the highest association with stomach ache was found. Conclusions: Sedentary behaviours have negative impact on the well-being in adolescents. There is a need to work out the educational strategies in order to limit their screen time as well as to promote higher physical activity.

PLOS ONE, Jan 15, 2020

Pregnancy is a period in life in which women are willing to improve their lifestyle. Providing pr... more Pregnancy is a period in life in which women are willing to improve their lifestyle. Providing proper information for these women is crucial for their health and the health of their offspring. Clear information about weak points in their nutritional and weight gain knowledge is the first step for proper health care assistance. There are a few previous studies evaluating the nutritional and weight gain knowledge of pregnant women. In the few studies available, different approaches were taken and there was no wider discussion on the content of the questionnaires attempting to measure level of knowledge. The aim of this study, designed in a pilot fashion, was to test the adequacy of the questionnaire as a research instrument in a group of 139 pregnant Polish women. The developed instrument is a 33-item questionnaire comprising four domains: weight gain, importance of nutrients, quality and quantity of food intake. The results of this study indicate that the questionnaire is stable and internal consistency is acceptable (Cronbach's alpha > 0.7) for dimensions with more than four items. For dimensions with less than four items, internal consistency was poor (Cronbach's alpha < 0.7). The cumulative explained variance for domains weight gain, importance of nutrients, quantity and quality of food intake was 54.74%, 42.74%, 54.42% and 48.99% respectively. Results from validity, reliability and factor analysis indicate that the questionnaire is adequate for its purpose.

Dziecko Krzywdzone. Teoria, badania, praktyka, 2006

Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, Mar 5, 2021

Introduction and objective. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic all schools in Poland were closed and ob... more Introduction and objective. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic all schools in Poland were closed and obliged to conduct lessons remotely. The aim of the study is to present the demographic analysis of difficulties with remote learning, as perceived by students during coronavirus pandemic in Poland. Materials and method. In April 2020, a nationwide online survey was conducted among adolescents aged 11-18 (N=2408). Quantitative and qualitative data were used. Teenagers were asked about the problems connected with remote learning. In order to examine the overall level of remote learning difficulties, a scale of remote learning difficulties (RLD) was devised (range 0-23 points). Differences connected with gender, age and place of residence were analysed. Results. More than a half of the teenagers surveyed rated the increased demands from teachers as a major problem. This answer appeared statistically more often among girls than boys (59.6% v. 53.2%). Almost every third adolescent saw the lack of consultation (31.6%) as a significant problem. Difficulties related to learning in the remote system were most often described as considerable by the oldest students (17-18-years-old) and those living in rural areas. The big problem for them was usually much higher requirements of teachers and poor organization of distance learning. The mean level on the scale of remote learning burden was M=11.9 (SD=7.1). Technical difficulties and insufficient skills in using software constituted additional problems most frequently mentioned by students. Conclusions. There is a need to pay particular attention to organizing appropriate technical conditions for remote learning, especially in rural areas, where students have complained more often than in cities about equipment and problems with access to the Internet during the pandemic.

International Journal of Public Health, Nov 16, 2018

Objectives Associations between the perceived social and physical environment and self-reported m... more Objectives Associations between the perceived social and physical environment and self-reported moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and screen time (ST) were examined among adolescents in four European countries. Methods Representative samples were surveyed with standardised methodologies. Associations between environmental variables and meeting MVPA recommendations and tertiles of ST were tested in gender-specific logistic regression models. Moderation by country and country-specific relationships were also examined. Results The most consistent findings across countries were found for the significant associations between neighbourhood social environment and MVPA in both boys and girls. Significant associations with the physical environment varied more between countries and by gender. The most consistent negative associations with ST were found for the social environmental variable of having parental rules for spending time outside the home. Conclusions The present findings provided evidence for the generalisability of the associations between environmental correlates and MVPA across four European countries. The findings show clear differences in correlates for MVPA and ST. Further research is needed to better understand the unique aspects of the social and physical environment which explain each of the two behaviours.

Rozprawy Społeczne, Jul 24, 2019

Pediatria Polska - Polish Journal of Paediatrics, 2018

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Medycyna wieku rozwojowego, Jul 1, 2010

The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of body image on the subjective health of a... more The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of body image on the subjective health of adolescents, taking into consideration the modifying factors. The data were collected in 2008 as part of a postal survey conducted among 605 children born in Poland in January 1995. Self-reported health was analysed in two categories: 1) excellent or very good health; 2) good, fair or poor health. Body image was examined using three variables: self-perception of physical appearance, subjective assessment of body weight and self-body image according to the Body Image Subscale (BIS) by Orbach and Mikulincer. In addition, the impact of twelve other variables was analysed, which were related to: socio-demographic characteristics, physical and psychosocial health and also social relations. The impact of all the fifteen variables on self-rated health was compared using univariate and multivariate logistic regression. In the surveyed group, 31.9% of adolescents assessed their health as worse than very good, of which 6.3% considered it fair or poor. Gender, place of residence and body mass index (BMI) had no impact on health self-assessment. The percentage of those who assessed their health as worse than very good, was equal to 48.5% in the group which had a very negative attitude towards their body, and 61.5% in the subgroup which had big reservations about their body image. In the multivariate analysis, the strongest predictor variables for worse health self-assessment were chronic diseases and negative self-body image. The following factors, which can protect young people against worse well-being, were included in the final model: positive thinking, social support and high physical activity. There exist many factors which influence the self-perceived health in early adolescence, and they may not be classified only as physical ailments. Body image appears to be a very important factor at that age. High physical activity, support from family, peers and neighbours and positive attitude toward themselves are important resources for health which affect adolescents&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39; well-being.

Health Problems of Civilization, 2014

The aim of the research: discovering the relation between the participation of elderly people in ... more The aim of the research: discovering the relation between the participation of elderly people in the occupational therapy and their Health-Related Quality of Life. Research material and methods: research was carried out in the public social centres offering the occupational therapy devoted to the elderly people. 95 people whose average age was 72,1 years (58 women and 37 men) were examined. The examinees were divided into two groups: the participants and those who were not involved in the occupational therapy. The method of direct interview using EQ-5D-3L questionnaire-a standard instrument for measuring Health-Related Quality of Life of the elderly people was applied. The results: Seniors involved in occupational therapy reported better HRQL. Dif iculties with mobility (<0,05), pain/discomfort (<0,001) and anxiety (<0,001) were substantially more visible around people who did not take part in the occupational therapy. The average self-reported health was better among the occupational therapy participants (<0,001) in comparison with the other elderly people who were not engaged in those activities (76,5 vs. 43,6 respectively). Conclusions: participation in the occupational therapy has a positive effect on the functioning of the elderly people in every sphere of their life: physical, mental and social one. Involvement in the occupations resulted in the improved perception of the Health-Related Quality of Life. Occupational therapy turned out to be an inexpensive and effective method that exerts a positive impact on maintenance of physical and intellectual abilities, social inclusion as well as physical rehabilitation of seniors.

The aim of this paper is to present the patterns of the health behaviour in adolescents from Vise... more The aim of this paper is to present the patterns of the health behaviour in adolescents from Visegrad countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia). The data concerning 5,588 15-year-old students were used, surveyed during the 2009/10 school year within HBSC study (Health Behaviour in School-aged Children). Five clusters with different behaviour patterns were found. The most positive model (high level of physical activity and a low level of risk behaviours) was found in 35.6% of adolescents from those countries. However, in 26.7%, relatively high physical activity co-exists with a high or very high level of risk behaviours. In all the countries, more negative models can be found in poor families and students with poor academic achievements. Adolescents categorised into more positive behaviour patterns are more satisfied with their lives. Members of different clusters should be approached with different prevention programmes, taken into account the specifics of each country.

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2018

Health Psychology Report, 2015

Background In recent years, many reviews of research have demonstrated that the correlations betw... more Background In recent years, many reviews of research have demonstrated that the correlations between the physical activity of children and their parents are not as obvious as was once believed. Family factors constitute determinants of children’s physical activity; however, this influence can be mediated by other factors. The aim of the analyses was to examine the mechanisms of the relationships between parental and individual factors: to examine whether parental modelling of physical activity and parental support are direct and indirect predictors of children’s physical activity and whether self-efficacy is a mediator of these relationships. Participants and procedure Data from 1,287 Polish adolescents aged 14 to 18 were analysed. The study used questions and scales regarding perceived parental modelling of physical activity (perceived parental physical activity and joint activities), received parental support, and self-efficacy, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and vi...

European journal of public health, Nov 1, 2018

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Nov 1, 2016

Background: Poland's 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth is the first as... more Background: Poland's 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth is the first assessment of child and youth physical activity (PA) in Poland using the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance grading system. The main goal was to summarize and describe the current state of child and youth PA to increase awareness and surveillance. Methods: The systematic methodology that underpins the Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card was adapted and applied to the Polish report card. The best available data were consolidated, reviewed by a group of experts, and used to assign the letter grades to 9 core PA indicators on a scale ranging from A (highest) to F (lowest). Results: The 9 indicators were graded as such: 1) Overall Physical Activity (D), 2) Organized Sport Participation (C), 3) Active Play (INC), 4) Active Transportation (C), 5) Sedentary Behaviors (D), 6) Family and Peers (C), 7) School (B), 8) Community and the Built Environment (C), and 9) Government Strategies and Investments (C). Conclusions: The final grades show a strong role of school in providing PA for children and youth in Poland. However, promotion of school-based sport participation appears to be insufficient by itself to sustainably promote PA in this group.

Human Movement, 2012

Purpose. The aim of the study was to analyze which psychological factors can determine the physic... more Purpose. The aim of the study was to analyze which psychological factors can determine the physical activity levels of 15-yearold adolescents. The psychological factors examined were self-efficacy, physical self-esteem (body weight and body appearance) and body image. A multifactorial perspective based on a socioecological approach as well as bandura's social learning theory was used to clarify the relationships between the determinants and physical activity levels. Methods. The study participants were 2277 15-year-old adolescents (1086 boys and 1191 girls). selected questions and scales from HbsC's international standard questionnaire were used, including the Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity index, the self perception of body weight and body appearance question, the General self-Efficacy scale and the body Image subscale. Results. It was found that over half of the Polish 15-year-old population featured an insufficient level of physical activity. self-efficacy, body image and physical self-esteem of both body mass and body image were significant predictors of physical activity. The role of these predictors was found to be differentiated by gender. Conclusions. The physical activity levels of 15-year-old adolescents can be predicted by use of psychological variables.

International Journal of Public Health, Jul 30, 2009

Objectives-To examine how adolescent physical activity (PA) and screen-based media sedentary beha... more Objectives-To examine how adolescent physical activity (PA) and screen-based media sedentary behaviours (SBM) relate to psychological and social health and identify cross-national differences in these relationships. Methods-Associations were examined in five regions using two Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) countries from each. Results-Self-reported psychological and social health indices such as self-image, perceived health status, and quality of life were positively related to PA in all five regions but, with a few exceptions, negatively related to SBM. Negative health indices such as health complaints and tobacco use were negatively related to PA but, with exceptions, positively related to SBM. Significant regional differences were present. Conclusions-Regional differences in correlates of PA and SBM suggest cultural differences in potential effects of PA and SBM and the need to tailor school and public health efforts to the different meanings of PA and SBM for positive and negative health consequences.